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Pocahontas ( US: / ˌpoʊkəˈhɒntəs /, UK: / ˌpɒk -/; born Amonute, [1] also known as Matoaka and Rebecca Rolfe; c. 1596 – March 1617) was a Native American woman belonging to the Powhatan people, notable for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia.
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Jun 21, 2024 · Pocahontas (born c. 1596, near present-day Jamestown, Virginia, U.S.—died March 1617, Gravesend, Kent, England) was a Powhatan woman who fostered peace between English colonists and Native Americans by befriending the settlers at the Jamestown Colony in Virginia and eventually marrying one of them.
Oct 29, 2009 · Learn about Pocahontas, the daughter of Chief Powhatan and the wife of John Rolfe, who played a key role in the Jamestown colony. Discover her life story, from her childhood to her death, and her legacy in American history.
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Despite her short life, Pocahontas was a key figure in the beginnings of English America. Here's what to know about her story.
Pocahontas is a leader of the Powhatan Tribe, of which her father is the chief. She finds the courage to choose the right path, even when it’s not the easiest, and discovers that true kindness is walking the footsteps of a stranger.
Most notably, Pocahontas has left an indelible impression that has endured for more than 400 years. And yet, many people who know her name do not know much about her. The Written History. Pocahontas was born about 1596 and named "Amonute," though she also had a more private name of Matoaka.
